Cheyenne County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31033 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,533 | — | #2,521 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,348 | -19.7% | #2,055 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.5 years | +9.3% | #1,348 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $139,700 | -50.4% | #2,392 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $821 | -29.4% | #1,951 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% | +13.3% | #1,813 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cheyenne County has a population of 9,533, making it the #2,521 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cheyenne County is $60,348, ranking #2,055 out of 3,222 counties — 19.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.3% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Cheyenne County is $139,700 (-50.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $821/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.7%.
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93.2% of residents in Cheyenne County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% above the national rate.
About Cheyenne County, Nebraska
Cheyenne County, Nebraska has a total population of 9,533, making it the 2,521st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cheyenne County is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cheyenne County is $60,348, which ranks #2,055 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Cheyenne County is $139,700, 50.4% below the national median. Renters in Cheyenne County pay a median gross rent of $821 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cheyenne County, 23.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.3 min.
Cheyenne County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.7%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
All data for Cheyenne County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.